Genetics Clinical Services
Genetics Clinical Services

Services Offered

  • The diagnosis of dysmorphic syndromes and genetic disorders
  • Assistance in the interpretation of genetic test results
  • Diagnosis and treatment of inborn errors of metabolism, including those detected in the newborn screening program 
  • Enzyme replacement therapy for metabolic conditions
  • Genetic counseling of families pertaining to the natural history of these disorders and the risk of recurrence in another family member
  • Prenatal genetic counseling

Commonly Treated Conditions

  • Abnormal newborn state genetic screening
  • Ambiguous genitalia
  • Autism
  • Birth defects
  • Chromosome abnormalities
  • Developmental delay
  • Down syndrome
  • Dysmorphic features
  • Family history of birth defects
  • Fragile X syndrome
  • Genetic disorders (known or suspected)
  • Growth abnormalities
  • Hearing loss
  • Inborn errors of metabolism
  • Intrauterine teratogen exposure
  • Marfan syndrome
  • Mental retardation
  • Metabolic abnormalities
  • Multiple miscarriage
  • Neuromuscular disorders
  • Prenatal diagnosis
  • Skeletal disorders

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